WATCH: Collin Sexton discusses future, weighing whether to return to Alabama or head to NBA
By Adam Spencer
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The Alabama Crimson Tide took a big step forward this year, making it to the second round of the NCAA Tournament before losing to Villanova.
A lot of that progress was because of freshman sensation Collin Sexton, who would likely be a lottery pick if he declared for the 2018 NBA Draft. However, it sounds like he hasn’t made up his mind just yet.
In an interview on ESPN2 on Friday, Sexton said he’s still weighing his options and could return to Alabama:
Interview with Collin Sexton during #GEICONationals discussing playing under @CoachAvery6 & his decision making process regarding the NBA draft. pic.twitter.com/wG3PyCDo0v
— Alabama Roundball (@BamaRoundball) March 30, 2018
“It’s big, because talking to my family, you just have to weigh your options,” Sexton said. “The good, the bad, you just have to think and make the right decision. It’s kind of like recruiting — best fit and stuff like that.”
As far as returning to Alabama, he said he feels like he still has a lot he could learn from coach Avery Johnson:
“Learning more, becoming better and becoming an all-around player, whether that’s on offense or defense,” Sexton said. “And just like leading the team because, freshman year, I had to come in and lead pretty fast. So, when you’re in your second year, you already know what’s going to happen, stuff like that.”
Crimson Tide fans will be watching his decision closely, as having him back in the mix next year would make Alabama a formidable squad once again.
Adam is a daily fantasy sports (DFS) and sports betting expert. A 2012 graduate of the University of Missouri, Adam now covers all 16 SEC football teams. He is the director of DFS, evergreen and newsletter content across all Saturday Football brands.
